RACE 6 (24)

Taken back from a wide draw, raced at rear on the outside, moved a bit closer after passing 550M, 4-1/2L back turning in, made good progress in straight without threatening.

Incident Report
Between the 450 Metres and the 350 Metres was held up when being shifted to the outside of WIN METHOD to obtain clear running. A Badel was warned in relation to using his whip in a manner where the hand holding the whip was above shoulder height on two occasions near the 150 Metres. After the event A Badel stated that from the outside barrier he was asked to ride the horse in a conservative manner in the early stages to offset the outside draw. He added that SAME TO YOU settled further back in the field than what he had expected. Trainer M Newnham confirmed the instructions issued to Jockey Badel. When questioned regarding the improved performance Mr Newnham stated that the horse had surprised him today that it was able to win the event. He said he had not altered any of his training methods with the horse as compared to last season. Sent for sampling post-race.

Average to begin, positioned 2 wide, a length or so back, same position on turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened gradually final 150M.

Incident Report
Shifted out at the start and was bumped. Sent for sampling post-race.

Moderately away, raced 2 wide behind midfield, 4 lengths or so back, same margin back on turn, no clear run until 200M, weakened gradually thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
J Orman was reprimanded for using the whip on consecutive occasions in 2 consecutive strides near the 150 Metres.

Bumped start, positioned 3 wide slightly behind midfield, 3 lengths or so back, similar position on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Crowded on jumping and became unbalanced. After the 400 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running and made contact with LUCKY MCQUEEN on several occasions when it was being shifted out to improve into a tight run between LUCKY MCQUEEN and BUNTA BABY. Sent for sampling post-race.

Away well, positioned a length behind the leader on the inside, saved ground on turn, no clear run until near 200M, kept on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event. K Teetan was warned in relation to using his whip in a manner where the hand holding the whip was above shoulder height on a number of occasions approaching the 100 Metres.

Taken back from a wide draw, raced at rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, angled out early in straight, cleared 200M, made some progress thereafter.

Incident Report
When questioned regarding his riding in the Home Straight A Atzeni stated that after settling back in the field, soon after entering the Home Straight he improved to the outside of LEGENDARY IMPACT to obtain clear running and followed the favourite GROOVY FEELING into the event. He said near the 300 Metres GROOVY FEELING did not improve as he had expected which resulted in SUNNY Q being held up behind GROOVY FEELING for a short distance before shifting to that runner’s inside to secure a clear run. He added that approaching the 200 Metres he elected to endeavour to improve between BUNTA BABY and GROOVY FEELING as he was of the opinion that GROOVY FEELING was not finishing the race off and he would be able to improve to the inside of that horse. He added that when GROOVY FEELING unexpectedly maintained this position and BUNTA BABY then shifted out under pressure he was obliged to check his mount when disappointed for clear running between those two horses. He said a short distance later he was able to shift to the inside of BUNTA BABY where he secured clear running near the 100 Metres and his mount finished the race off strongly. After considering his explanation the Stewards found the tactics adopted by Jockey Atzeni were reasonable in the circumstances.

Moderately away from gate 1, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, unable to obtain clear run until approaching 100M, closed off well to take a place, no threat to the first two.

Incident Report
No report.

Taken back from the widest draw, raced behind midfield on the outside, 3 lengths or so back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter.

Incident Report
Over the concluding stages was steadied to avoid KING ALLOY (R Kingscote) which shifted out before being corrected by its rider. R Kingscote was advised to exercise more care and in similar circumstances to react sooner than what he did on this occasion.

Began only fairly, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, no daylight early in straight, cleared near 200M, finished off very strongly, led close home.

Incident Report
Shifted in at the start and was bumped. Between the 350 Metres and the 150 Metres was held up for clear running. After being briefly ridden along after leaving 150 Metres was again held up over the final 100 Metres behind SEA EMERALD and as a consequence could not be ridden out to the finish of the race.

Began well, sent forward to take the lead, led by 1/4L in the middle stages, peaked and headed 300M, weakened gradually final 100M.

Incident Report
Noted to have sustained a laceration to the left stifle after the race.

Jumped well from gate 11, tracked leaders, 3 wide, no cover throughout, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually inside final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Crowded shortly after the start and became unbalanced. After the event M Chadwick reported that his mount travelled satisfactorily until the Home Turn at which point he received contact from GROOVY FEELING to his inside when that runner was being shifted out. He added that after this contact LUCKY MCQUEEN did not finish the race off thereafter. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Made contact at start, sent forward to race prominently, 2 wide, there to turn, took the lead approaching 300M, kept on well but unable to hold off the winner late.

Incident Report
Shortly after the start became badly unbalanced when crowded between ARGENTO OCEAN and LUCKY MCQUEEN which shifted out and away from GROOVY FEELING after being bumped by GROOVY FEELING. Near the 900 Metres was briefly crowded by SEA EMERALD which shifted in and away from ARGENTO OCEAN when racing tight to the inside of that runner.

Began well from a wide draw, trapped 4 wide with in midfield in the early stages, found a 3 wide spot near 750M, 2 lengths or so back turning in, showed limited response early in straight, ran on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Jumped with them, raced 2 wide in midfield, 3 lengths back, there to turn, no clear run early in straight, made no progress thereafter.

Incident Report
Bumped at the start. After the event C L Chau stated that his mount commenced well and was able to hold an on-pace position. He said GO GENERAL hung in throughout the event and proved difficult to ride. He added that when he was concerned there may be something amiss with its action in the Home Straight he did not ride it out to the finish when not in a competitive position. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of GO GENERAL, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, GO GENERAL will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.